Samesun Vancouver

Hostel-style rooms a 4-minute drive from city centre, free breakfast, no parking

Pros

Free Wi-Fi, free continental breakfast

Numerous guests praised the hotel's helpful and friendly staff

Many lodgers found the hotel to be central and close to public transit

The hotel's rooms were described as clean and comfortable by several reviewers

Cons

No on-site parking

Some guests reported noise transfer during their stay

Small rooms and no air conditioning were reported by a few lodgers

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Breakfast

Rooms

Adults

Kids

Kids' Ages

Editor's Review

Updated Mar 7, 2014

Overview

Located about a 10-minute walk from Granville SkyTrain Station and about a 4-minute drive from Vancouver's city centre, SameSun Backpackers Vancouver is geared towards travellers who require centrally located hostel-type accommodations with free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast and easy access to public transit.

Each of this smoke-free hotel's four-, six- or eight-bed dorm rooms offers free Wi-Fi, lockers, a personal fan and a shared bathroom. Rooms with a DVD player, cable TV, an iPod dock, a mini-fridge, a desk and a private bathroom with a hair dryer are also available and the hotel is not wheelchair accessible. Daily and weekly rates are available.

The hotel also offers a common kitchen, a common lounge with a pool table, a business centre, bicycle rental, guest laundry, vending machines, a free continental breakfast and on-site dining at The Beaver Lounge, which serves lunch, dinner and drinks daily. Public parking is located nearby and charges are applicable. Pets are not permitted.

Granville Island is about 15 minutes away via public transit, while Sinclair Centre offers shopping 3 minutes away by car. BC Place can be found 2 minutes away by car and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a 17-minute drive away.(All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's staff, location and rooms.

Many lodgers were pleased with the level of customer service they received. They characterized the staff as accommodating, friendly and helpful with directions and suggestions.

Numerous guests praised the hotel's location. They described it as safe and central, as well as close to downtown Vancouver, public transit, restaurants, bars and grocery stores.

The hotel's accommodations were enjoyed by several reviewers. They found their rooms to be clean and comfortable, with good Wi-Fi and ample power points. A few travellers were disappointed with their lodgings, however (see below).

While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about noise transfer and the rooms.

Some guests complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported street noise, noise from guests in overhead rooms and noise from the hotel's bar.

Although several lodgers were pleased with their clean and comfortable rooms, a few guests had complaints about their accommodations. They reported small-sized rooms, no air conditioning, a lack of ventilation, uncomfortable beds and a few cleaning issues.